Scotty Moore
American guitarist (1931–2016)
Winfield Scott "Scotty" Moore III (December 27, 1931 – June 28, 2016) was an American guitarist and recording engineer. He was best known for his work with Elvis Presley in the first part of his career, between 1954 and the beginning of Elvis's Hollywood years.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Winfield Scott Moore III |
| Born | December 27, 1931 Gadsden, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 2016 (aged 84) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1950s–2009 |
| Labels | Sun |
| Website | www |
Moore died on June 28, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 84.[1]
References change
- ↑ Grimes, William (28 June 2006). "Scotty Moore, Hard-Driving Guitarist Who Backed Elvis Presley, Dies at 84". The New York Times. p. A23.
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